Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Understanding the condition
Overview & Types
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) affects the macula, the center of the retina responsible for sharp, direct vision needed for reading, driving, and recognizing faces.
Dry AMD (85–90% of cases)
Gradual thinning of retinal tissue and protein accumulation (drusen).
Wet AMD (Advanced form)
Rapid vision loss caused by abnormal, leaking blood vessels beneath the macula.
Clinical comparison
Dry AMD vs. Wet AMD Clinical Comparison
Dry AMD
85–90% of casesPrevalence85–90% of all AMD cases
PathologyThinning of retinal tissue and protein buildup (drusen)
Vision ImpactSlow, gradual central vision loss
Primary Management StrategyAREDS2 nutritional monitoring & routine clinical evaluations
Wet AMD
10–15% of casesPrevalence10–15% of AMD cases (Advanced form)
PathologyGrowth of abnormal, leaking blood vessels under the macula
Vision ImpactRapid, severe central vision distortion or loss
Primary Management StrategyActive Anti-VEGF intravitreal injection schedule with retina doctor
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